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CHAPTER 3 SOLDERING CONDITIONS


3.2 Heat Resistance
3.2.2 Package Moisture Absorption

(1) Absorption control standard settings

The plastic package is made of epoxy-based mold resin. Because the molecules of this epoxy resin are coarse, the package absorbs a small amount of moisture contained in are if it is stored at room temperature. Figures 3-2-2 and 3-2-3 show examples of the moisture absorption behavior. These figures indicate that a thin type SMD absorbs moisture up to 0.36% when it is stored outdoors, and up to 0.27% when stored indoors (in Tokyo).

The maximum moisture absorption when the sample is stored outdoors is equivalent to a saturated absorption rate at about 30°C, 75%RH, and that when the sample is stored indoors is equivalent to a saturated absorption rate at about 25°C, 65%RH.

The maximum value was observed in summer when the temperature and humidity rise, and the minimum value was recorded in winter when the temperature drops.

Based on these data, NEC Electronics specifies the moisture processing test conditions as fellows.
  • the products for which moisture control is unnecessary ...... 30°C, 85%RH  *
  • the products for which moisture control is necessary .......... 30°C, 70%RH
(Both conditions are determined by taking into consideration areas where temperature and humidity are high.)

*: Because it takes a long time to test under conditions of 30°C, 85%RH, the test time is shortened by actually conducting an equivalent test at 85°C, 85%RH so that the same amount of moisture is absorbed.

Moisture Absorption Behavior of Package Stored Outdoors for One Year (9.58KB)

Figure 3-2-2. Moisture Absorption Behavior of Package Stored Outdoors for One Year


Moisture Absorption Behavior of Package Stored Indoors for One Year (9.18KB)

Figure 3-2-3. Moisture Absorption Behavior of Package Stored Indoors for One Year
To 3.2.1 Mechanism of Package CrackTo 3.2.2(2) Moisture absorption characteristics